Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as “Centres of Excellence”, enabling optimum wellbeing and learning for infants, toddlers and young children.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed, ECE qualified and registered teacher to join our dynamic team, within our homely yet spacious heritage style centre nestled in the heart of the University of Auckland’s city Campus. With exceptional teacher-child ratios, Alten Road caters for children aged between 3 months and 6 years. We are committed to providing learning and teaching for our future generation that is of high quality, innovative and progressive. We are a mixed age setting and this opportunity is for qualified kaiako who is passionate about working mainly with the younger group of children.

This position is full-time (40 hours pw), and the successful applicant would have wonderful opportunities for professional growth alongside a learning community that values whakawhanaugatanga.

Salary range is between $50,000 - 70,000 based on years of exepreince and qualifcations.

For more information on the role, please view the Position Description.  

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our expectations are that you are:

• A New Zealand qualified and registered teacher, who has a natural nurturing qualities, who is passionate about children’s learning
• Able to work with all age groups, mainly our younger group of children
• Self motivated, enthusiastic and able to match current theory into practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of Te Whāriki
• Able to communicate effectively, confidently and respectfully and committed to creating/maintaining strong, positive relationships with the learning community
• Able to work with a team who have a strong emphasis on whakawhanaungatanga (relationships and how we relate to others) and a collaborative work approach
• Able to demonstrate a growth mind-set, be open and willing to reflect and change to support us to continue providing quality interactions and learning to all children under in our care

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 4th September 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Ruwinaaz Fathima Subhani – [email protected] if you have any questions. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Overseas Applicants

In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed travel restrictions but have recently announced a five-step plan for a phased border re-opening. This phased re-opening will take some time and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for offshore candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions and phased re-opening, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz